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Dwayne Johnson's 'The Smashing Machine' Premieres, Struggles at Box Office

11/5/2025

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Dwayne Johnson, actor, stars in The Smashing Machine, a biopic about UFC champion Mark Kerr directed by Benny Safdie.
The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and is available for digital rental or purchase on Prime Video and Apple TV, starting at $19.99.
The movie earned $20.2 million at the box office against a $40 million budget.

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Story summary

Dwayne Johnson, actor, stars in The Smashing Machine, a biopic about UFC champion Mark Kerr directed by Benny Safdie.
The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and is available for digital rental or purchase on Prime Video and Apple TV, starting at $19.99.
The movie earned $20.2 million at the box office against a $40 million budget.